Age: 46
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Brandon James Routh (born October 9, 1979) is an American actor and former fashion model. He grew up in Iowa before moving to Los Angeles to pursue an acting career, and subsequently appeared on multiple television series throughout the early 2000s. In 2006, he gained greater recognition for his role as the titular superhero of the 2006 film Superman Returns. He also had a recurring role in the TV series Chuck, as Daniel Shaw. Following this, he had notable supporting roles in the films Zack and Miri Make a Porno and Scott Pilgrim vs. the World. In 2010, he portrayed the eponymous protagonist of another comic book film, Dylan Dog: Dead of Night. He is currently portraying another iconic DC superhero, Ray Palmer/The Atom, in CW's superhero TV series Arrow and upcoming Legends of Tomorrow.
Superman's immense power and defeat of Brainiac solidify him as Earth's premier hero, but instill deep distrust in a cynical, retired Bruce Wayne (Bale). For Bruce, that level of uncontrolled power is an unacceptable existential risk. Lex Luthor exploits this fear, using salvaged alien tech to orchestrate false flag attacks that frame Superman for global chaos. The public's faith in the Man of Steel erodes. Convinced Superman must be contained, Batman dons advanced armor and travels to Metropolis. The clash of ideologies is inevitable: the pragmatic man driven by fear vs. the noble alien committed to hope. Their battle is interrupted when Luthor unleashes a genetically engineered monster (Doomsday/Brainiac hybrid). With the timely intervention of Wonder Woman, the heroes realize they are being manipulated. They must put aside their ideological war to defeat the true threat. In the aftermath, Bruce and Clark form a cautious alliance. Batman recognizes Superman's integrity, and the two establish the foundations for a united global defense team. -This is my own history with my own universe-
